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Question Could you reference this narration? Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said: “I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) about the torment of the grave, and he said ‘Yes, the torment of the grave is real.’ Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said, ‘After that I never saw Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) offer any Salah but he would seek Allah’s refuge from …
Tag Archives: Grave
April, 2019
January, 2019
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18 January
Reciting Surah Takathur and Ikhlas when visiting the graveyard
Question I would like to query the authenticity of a Hadith which states that one should read Surah Takathur and Surah Ikhlas when visiting the grave.
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18 January
The reward for giving ghusl, enshrouding and digging a grave for a deceased person
Question What is status of the following narration? من غسل ميتا فكتم عليه غفر له أربعين مرة ومن كفن ميتا كساه الله من السندس واستبرق الجنة ومن حفر لميت قبرا فأجنه فيه أجرى له من الأجر كأجر مسكن أسكنه إلى يوم القيامة
November, 2018
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29 November
Questioning in the grave regarding being unmindful of urine
Question Is the following Hadith reliable? اتقوا البول فإنه أول ما يحاسب به العبد في القبر
October, 2018
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12 October
Adhan at the graveside?
Question I received a message from a relative who said that giving adhan at the time of burial is a Sunnah. I can’t seem to find this in any Hadith. Can you please comment on this?
September, 2018
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13 September
An angel conveys our Salutations [durud] to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) by taking our names
Question What is the explanation and authenticity of the following Hadith? يا عمار، إن لله ملكا أعطاه أسماع الخلائق كلها، وهو قائم على قبري، إذا مت إلى يوم القيامة، فليس أحد من أمتي يصلي علي صلاة إلا أسماه باسمه، واسم أبيه، قال: يا محمد، صلى عليك فلان، فيصلي الرب على ذلك الرجل بكل واحدة عشرا
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12 September
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) explains the virtues of Surah Mulk
Question Is this narration authentic? عن عكرمة عن ابن عباس أنه قال لرجل: ألا أتحفك بحديث تفرح به؟ قال: بلى، قال: اقرأ تبارك الذي بيده الملك وعلمها أهلك وجميع ولدك وصبيان بيتك وجيرانك، فإنها المنجية والمجادلة تجادل أو تخاصم يوم القيامة عند ربها لقارئها، وتطلب له أن ينجيه من عذاب النار وينجي بها صاحبها من عذاب القبر، قال رسول الله …
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10 September
Qiyamah will not come until those who passed away are envied
Question Could you reference the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Qiyamah will not be established until a man when passing by a grave of someone will say, ‘If only I were in his place’
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3 September
Seeking protection from Dajjal and debt
Question Could you reference the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to invoke Allah in Salah, “O Allah, I seek refuge in you from the punishment of the grave, and from the trial of Dajjal, and from the trial of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in you from sin and debt.” One person said: [O Messenger …
July, 2018
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23 July
The horrifying sight of the grave
Question Is the following narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “I have not seen a sight more horrifying than [the punishment] of the grave.”
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6 July
Snakes in the grave of a disbeliever
Question Is it true that two snakes will be released upon the disbeliever in his grave? One will be at his head and the other at his feet, they will be biting him until the Day of Qiyamah.
June, 2018
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21 June
The value of two rak’ahs of Salah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once passed a grave and asked, ‘Who is buried here?’ The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) replied, ‘So and so person.’ Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) thereupon said, ‘Offering two rak’ahs of Salah is more beloved to him than your entire world.’
March, 2018
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28 March
Prepare for the grave
Question What is the reference of this Hadith? عن البراء قال كنا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في جنازة فجلس على شفير القبر فبكى حتى بل الثرى ثم قال يا إخواني لمثل هذا فأعدوا